McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) , Master of Commerce (M.com) , Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA political science) .
| 1. |
Who authored the book “methods in Social Research” |
| A. | Wilkinson |
| B. | CR Kothari |
| C. | Kerlinger |
| D. | Goode and Halt |
| Answer» D. Goode and Halt | |
| 2. |
“Research is an organized and systematic enquiry” Defined by |
| A. | Marshall |
| B. | P.V. Young |
| C. | Emory |
| D. | Kerlinger |
| Answer» C. Emory | |
| 3. |
Research is a “Scientific undertaking” opined by |
| A. | Young |
| B. | Kerlinger |
| C. | Kothari |
| D. | Emory |
| Answer» A. Young | |
| 4. |
“A systematic step-by-step Procedure following logical process of reasoning” called |
| A. | Experiment |
| B. | Observation |
| C. | Deduction |
| D. | Scientific method |
| Answer» D. Scientific method | |
| 5. |
Ethical Neutrality is a feature of |
| A. | Deduction |
| B. | Scientific method |
| C. | Observation |
| D. | experience |
| Answer» B. Scientific method | |
| 6. |
Scientific method is committed to ………………. |
| A. | Objectivity |
| B. | Ethics |
| C. | Proposition |
| D. | Neutrality |
| Answer» A. Objectivity | |
| 7. |
“One of the methods of logical reasoning process” is called |
| A. | Induction |
| B. | Deduction |
| C. | Research |
| D. | Experiment |
| Answer» A. Induction | |
| 8. |
An essential Criterion of Scientific study is |
| A. | Belief |
| B. | Value |
| C. | Objectivity |
| D. | Subjectivity |
| Answer» C. Objectivity | |
| 9. |
“Reasoning from general to particular “is called |
| A. | Induction |
| B. | deduction |
| C. | Observation |
| D. | experience |
| Answer» B. deduction | |
| 10. |
“Deduction and induction are a part of system of reasoning” – stated by |
| A. | Caroline |
| B. | P.V.Young |
| C. | Dewey John |
| D. | Emory |
| Answer» B. P.V.Young | |
| 11. |
“ A system of systematically interrelated concepts definitions and propositions that are advanced to explain and predict phenomena” … is |
| A. | Facts |
| B. | Values |
| C. | Theory |
| D. | Generalization |
| Answer» C. Theory | |
| 12. |
“ A system of systematically interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that are advanced to explain and Predict phenomena” defined by |
| A. | Jack Gibbs |
| B. | PV Young |
| C. | Black |
| D. | Rose Arnold |
| Answer» B. PV Young | |
| 13. |
Theory is “ a set of systematically related propositions specifying casual relationship among variables” is defined by |
| A. | Black James and Champion |
| B. | P.V. Young |
| C. | Emory |
| D. | Gibbes |
| Answer» A. Black James and Champion | |
| 14. |
“Empirically verifiable observation” is |
| A. | Theory |
| B. | Value |
| C. | Fact |
| D. | Statement |
| Answer» C. Fact | |
| 15. |
Fact is “empirically verifiable observation” --- is defined by |
| A. | Good and Hatt |
| B. | Emory |
| C. | P.V. Young |
| D. | Claver |
| Answer» A. Good and Hatt | |
| 16. |
……….. is “systematically conceptual structure of inter related elements in some schematic form” |
| A. | Concept |
| B. | Variable |
| C. | Model |
| D. | Facts |
| Answer» C. Model | |
| 17. |
Social Science deals with ……….. |
| A. | Objects |
| B. | Human beings |
| C. | Living things |
| D. | Non living things |
| Answer» B. Human beings | |
| 18. |
Science is broadly divided into ………………. |
| A. | Natural and Social |
| B. | Natural and Physical |
| C. | Physical and Mental |
| D. | Social and Physical |
| Answer» A. Natural and Social | |
| 19. |
Social Science try to explain …………. Between human activities and natural laws governing them |
| A. | Causal Connection |
| B. | reason |
| C. | Interaction |
| D. | Objectives |
| Answer» A. Causal Connection | |
| 20. |
Social Science Research ……………. Problems |
| A. | Explain |
| B. | diagnosis |
| C. | Recommend |
| D. | Formulate |
| Answer» B. diagnosis | |
| 21. |
Social research aims at ………………. |
| A. | Integration |
| B. | Social Harmony |
| C. | National Integration |
| D. | Social Equality |
| Answer» A. Integration | |
| 22. |
The method by which a sample is chosen |
| A. | Unit |
| B. | design |
| C. | Random |
| D. | Census |
| Answer» B. design | |
| 23. |
Basing conclusions without any bias and value judgment is …………… |
| A. | Objectivity |
| B. | Specificity |
| C. | Values |
| D. | Facts |
| Answer» A. Objectivity | |
| 24. |
Research is classified on the basis of …….. and methods |
| A. | Purpose |
| B. | Intent |
| C. | Methodology |
| D. | Techniques |
| Answer» B. Intent | |
| 25. |
Research undertaken for knowledge sake is |
| A. | Pure Research |
| B. | Action Research |
| C. | Pilot study |
| D. | Survey |
| Answer» A. Pure Research | |
| 26. |
Example for fact finding study is |
| A. | Pure Research |
| B. | Survey |
| C. | Action Research |
| D. | Long term Research |
| Answer» B. Survey | |
| 27. |
Facts or information’s are analyzed and critical evaluation is made in |
| A. | Survey |
| B. | Action research |
| C. | Analytical research |
| D. | Pilot study |
| Answer» C. Analytical research | |
| 28. |
Research conducted to find solution for an immediate problem is …………. |
| A. | Fundamental Research |
| B. | Analytical Research |
| C. | Survey |
| D. | Action Research |
| Answer» D. Action Research | |
| 29. |
Fundamental Research is otherwise called |
| A. | Action Research |
| B. | Survey |
| C. | Pilot study |
| D. | Pure Research |
| Answer» D. Pure Research | |
| 30. |
Motivation Research is a type of …………… research |
| A. | Quantitative |
| B. | Qualitative |
| C. | Pure |
| D. | applied |
| Answer» B. Qualitative | |
| 31. |
Research related to abstract ideas or concepts is |
| A. | Empirical research |
| B. | Conceptual Research |
| C. | Quantitative research |
| D. | Qualitative research |
| Answer» B. Conceptual Research | |
| 32. |
A research which follows case study method is called |
| A. | Clinical or diagnostic |
| B. | Causal |
| C. | Analytical |
| D. | Qualitative |
| Answer» A. Clinical or diagnostic | |
| 33. |
Research conducted in class room atmosphere is called |
| A. | Field study |
| B. | Survey |
| C. | Laboratory Research |
| D. | Empirical Research |
| Answer» C. Laboratory Research | |
| 34. |
Research through experiment and observation is called |
| A. | Clinical Research |
| B. | Experimental Research |
| C. | Laboratory Research |
| D. | Empirical Research |
| Answer» D. Empirical Research | |
| 35. |
Population Census is an example of ………….. Research |
| A. | Survey |
| B. | Empirical |
| C. | Clinical |
| D. | Diagnostic |
| Answer» A. Survey | |
| 36. |
The author of “ The Grammar of Science” is |
| A. | Ostle |
| B. | Richard |
| C. | Karl Pearson |
| D. | Kerlinger |
| Answer» C. Karl Pearson | |
| 37. |
“The Romance of Research” is authored by |
| A. | Redmen and Mory |
| B. | P.V.Young |
| C. | Robert C meir |
| D. | Harold Dazier |
| Answer» A. Redmen and Mory | |
| 38. |
………….. is a way to systematically solve the research problem |
| A. | Technique |
| B. | Operations |
| C. | Research methodology |
| D. | Research Process |
| Answer» C. Research methodology | |
| 39. |
Good Research is always …………… |
| A. | Slow |
| B. | Fast |
| C. | Narrow |
| D. | Systematic |
| Answer» D. Systematic | |
| 40. |
Good research is …………… |
| A. | Logical |
| B. | Non logical |
| C. | Narrow |
| D. | Systematic |
| Answer» A. Logical | |
| 41. |
“Criteria of Good Research” is written by |
| A. | Delta Kappan |
| B. | James Harold Fox |
| C. | P.V.Young |
| D. | Karl Popper |
| Answer» B. James Harold Fox | |
| 42. |
Research method is a part of ………….. |
| A. | Problem |
| B. | Experiment |
| C. | Research Techniques |
| D. | Research methodology |
| Answer» D. Research methodology | |
| 43. |
Identifying causes of a problem and possible solution to a problem is |
| A. | Field Study |
| B. | diagnosis tic study |
| C. | Action study |
| D. | Pilot study |
| Answer» B. diagnosis tic study | |
| 44. |
………… helps in social planning |
| A. | Social Science Research |
| B. | Experience Survey |
| C. | Problem formulation |
| D. | diagnostic study |
| Answer» A. Social Science Research | |
| 45. |
“Foundations of Behavioral Research” is written by |
| A. | P.V. Young |
| B. | Kerlinger |
| C. | Emory |
| D. | Clover Vernon |
| Answer» B. Kerlinger | |
| 46. |
Methods and issues in Social Research” is written by |
| A. | Black James and Champions |
| B. | P.V. Young |
| C. | Mortan Kaplan |
| D. | William Emory |
| Answer» A. Black James and Champions | |
| 47. |
“Scientific Social Survey and Research” is written by |
| A. | Best John |
| B. | Emory |
| C. | Clover |
| D. | P.V. Young |
| Answer» D. P.V. Young | |
| 48. |
“Doubt is often better than ……………….” |
| A. | Belief |
| B. | Value |
| C. | Confidence |
| D. | Overconfidence |
| Answer» D. Overconfidence | |
| 49. |
Research help in explaining the ………… with which something operates. |
| A. | Velocity |
| B. | Momentum |
| C. | Frequency |
| D. | gravity |
| Answer» C. Frequency | |
| 50. |
…………… is a motivation for research in students |
| A. | Research degree |
| B. | Research Academy |
| C. | Research Labs |
| D. | Research Problems |
| Answer» A. Research degree | |
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